2012.08.27 Weekly Broadcast Email

There were no updates made to the CCCWF CCOP Research Base website for the week of August 27, 2012.

Registration Open for Annual Meeting

The CCCWF CCOP Research Base 12th Annual Meeting will be held October 25-27, 2012 in Alexandria, VA. Online registration is now available on ourwebsite. Workshops on Minority Recruitment and Retention, Quitline Certification Refresher and Neurocognitive Battery Administration will be offered. A new regulatory session has been added with a representative from the Wake Forest IRB to present IRB perspectives on Informed Consent and Genetics/Specimen Storage/Return of Research Results.Talks on Taste/Smell Abnormalities in Patients with Cancer, Use of Biomarkers in Clinical Trials and Human Personalities in the Workplace will be presented during general sessions and the physician tract will offer an afternoon of sessions geared towards the community based practice.Contact Lisa Autry with any questions.

A block of rooms are being held at the rate of $189/night until September 26. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HILTONS (group code “OCC”) or by visiting the Hilton Alexandria Old Townwebsite.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.